Long, shapeless work hours. Second jobs and side gigs to make ends meet. Burnout and life-threatening work stress. Post-pandemic return to office fights. Not enough time to take care of ourselves and loved ones or the joy of life. Future of work fears. It’s clear that work is not working and we’re ready for a change. In this talk, journalist and author Brigid Schulte shows us how to start. Through compelling best practices research and the engaging stories of visionaries and change agents from around the globe seeking not just to tweak the margins, but change the way we think about, do and value work, Schulte shows how when we put a premium on human wellbeing, the future of work and life will be better for everyone.

Americans work among the longest hours of any advanced economy, driven by the belief that that’s what “ideal workers” do and that busyness is a badge of honor. We expect women to do most of the care work because believe that women are “naturally” better are caregiving, even though research – and our own experience – shows that’s not true. And we believe that leisure is a waste of time. Drawing on her extensive research for her best-selling book and in her role as director of The Better Life Lab at New America, journalist and author Brigid Schulte uses stories, case studies and data to take on these three big myths that shape our lives and lead to Overwhelm and shows there’s a better way, one that leads to more time for meaningful work, love and play.

Whether you are working from home or working onsite, leadership can sometimes leave you feeling burnt out.  You want to give the job and your team all you’ve got, but do you really have to give it ALL you’ve got?  Can you also have an enriching personal life and find joy outside of work while also being a great leader?  Can you encourage and give permission to your team to do the same?  Join Brigid Schulte, author of How to Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time, as she shares how you can make it all work and enjoy a better life.